The Texarkana Texas Police Department is turning to the public for assistance in identifying two suspects in the armed robbery of the Chick-fil-A restaurant inside Central Mall.
Author: Jeff Easterling
Jeff Easterling
After more than 40 years with commercial broadcasting, I decided to do my own thing by blogging, and taking "unconsultant" gigs. It affords me the ability to stay super involved in the community, but still, have plenty of time with my 3 granddaughters and other projects.
It’s “Batter Up Against Domestic Violence” with Texarkana’s first annual Home Run Derby, Saturday April 23 at the Texas High School Softball Field. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. with all proceeds going to the Domestic Violence Prevention Shelter.
A Texarkana Texas woman has been arrested after assaulting two people overnight. She allegedly grabbed one victim’s hair through her car window dragging her down the street. A male victim was chasing the car on foot when he was allegedly struck and run over by the vehicle.
T.A.P.D. Officer Kristi Bennett has been selected by the National Association of Police Organizations to receive an Honorable Mention in the Top Cops 2016 Awards to be presented in Washington D.C. on May 14.
The first feature length film documenting the legend of the Fouke Monster begins filming in southwest Arkansas on April 22. The funds for filming “Boggy Creek Monster” were raised with a Kickstarter campaign.
The Texarkana Texas Police Department reports that the fourth suspect in the Mamie Street Homicide, 19-year-old Anthony Wilson of Texarkana Arkansas was arrested last night in Jackson Tennessee.
The weather will soon be just perfect for Movies in the Park 2016. This season brings hit movies like The Peanuts Movie, Inside Out, and more.
June 4, 2016 is the date scheduled for the 1st Annual Cops & Kids Poker Run with proceeds going to the Shop with a Cop program.
The Texarkana Emergency Center received a perfect score on a recent surprise inspection by the Texas Department of State Health Services.
The Atlanta Texas Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in gathering information on a female suspected of passing counterfeit checks at area banks.
There will be a free mini-concert at A&M Texarkana with an ensemble from the Texarkana Symphony Orchestra Friday April 22 at noon.
It is time for Spring Fling 2016 at Texas A&M University – Texarkana with fun activities for everyone all week long, with Dance Parties, Lip Sync contests, outdoor movies and more.
A 42-year-old Texarkana woman has been arrested and is facing one charge each of first degree and second degree sexual assault involving a juvenile.
We shared the information about the 11 students at Westlawn Elementary that sprang into action to assist their teacher that had fallen ill and passed out. On Friday they were honored by teachers and local law enforcement officers for their heroic actions.
The Texarkana Arkansas Police have released a statement that it is possible that more of these illegal weapons could be in our community, and want to make you aware.
The Chick-fil-A restaurant inside Central Mall was robbed by two men at gunpoint this morning around 8:00 a.m. Police are investigating, an assistant manager was struck with a pistol during the robbery and suffered non-life threatening injuries.
The Four States Friends of the NRA Banquet is coming May 10th at the Four States Fairgrounds. A big part of the annual fundraiser, that supports youth safety and education programs in our area, is the amazing WALL OF GUNS.
The Texarkana Arkansas Police Department issued a statement late Wednesday afternoon announcing that T.A.P.D. Corporal Kristi Bennett has received the 2016 Silent Wilbur Award.
The T.T.P.D. will be recognizing 11 Westlawn Elementary students for their quick thinking when a teacher that got suddenly got sick and needed help.
People in Texarkana are all sounding off on ordinance M130, an anti-discrimination ordinance that the Texarkana Arkansas Board of Directors adopted in January. This ordinance has produced a lot of controversy lately… read it.
Severe weather was the big news of the day, with storm damage reports and posts from all around the Texarkana area, including Bowie, Cass and Miller Counties.
The Bowie County Firefighter’s Basketball Tournament this weekend is a fund raiser with proceeds going to the newly developed Ark-La-Tex 100 Club, which helps fire departments in our area, but it did not start out for that.
Big changes could take place for Liberty Eylau Schools with a ‘yes’ vote in the upcoming 2016 bond election. Changes that include a construction project for a new 1-4 primary campus and the closing of the C.K. Bender Elementary Campus.
The Texarkana Texas Police Department reminds us that if you need to contact the police, but maybe it’s not quite an emergency to call them at 903.798.3876 …but if it is an emergency, never hesitate to call 911.
The Texarkana Texas SWAT team recently had the chance to participate in a joint exercise with the Longview Police Department in Big Sandy, Texas at the International ALERT Academy.
Texarkana Arkansas Police Officer Corporal Les Munn has been named “National Sheepdog of the Year” by the Sheep Dog Impact Assistance organization. Corporal Munn was nominated and won on a local level, then today was awarded the National honor.
Texarkana Texas Police have arrested a woman for allegedly stealing from her employer. Latisha Nicole Jenkins, 32, of Texarkana, Texas was arrested late last week for felony Theft of Property after she used a company debit card to make personal purchases totaling more than $74,000.
The Texarkana Arkansas Police are warning citizens of a scam circulating in the Texarkana area.
After 36 years of service with the Texarkana Arkansas Fire Department, Chief Bobby Honea will be retiring on April 8, 2016. Chief Honea joined the department in 1980 and was promoted to Chief in 1999.
Saturday April 9 at the Texarkana Texas Convention Center the area’s best and most respected Health and Fitness experts will gather at the #LiveFitTexarkana Fitness Expo in the Texarkana Texas Convention Center with something for everyone.